Boreen Point

The community is far older than the national figure, with children under 15 making up only 6.7% of the population. De facto relationships are well above the state and national figures, at 18.4%.

People born overseas make up 17.8% of the population, which is higher than most similar areas but well below the state and national averages. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language for 90% of the community. The proportion of people using another language at home is 3.9%, which is far below the national figure.

A majority of residents have no religion (56.3%), a figure that is far above both the Queensland and Australian averages.

Residents are well qualified, with 26.5% holding a bachelor degree or higher. However, the rate of people completing Year 12 is well below the state and national figures at 52.1%.

Incomes are much lower than most areas, with a typical household earning $934 a week. Only 4.3% of households earn $3,000 or more weekly, which is far below the national figure.

Health needs are high, with 40.4% of people living with a long-term health condition, far above the national figure. This is consistent with the older population, as 8.4% need help with daily activities.

Volunteering is very common here at 24.5%, far above the state average. Unpaid care and housework are also much more common than in most areas, while child care is far below.

The First Nations population consists of 10 people. Those in this group are far older than the national typical age, at 52 years, and personal incomes are well below the national figure.

Living arrangements are small, with a typical home holding only 1.9 people. This is well below the national figure, and 36.6% of people live alone, which is far above the state average.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, with 61.0% owned outright, far above the national figure. However, these homes are typically smaller, with 61.0% having three or more bedrooms, which is far below the national average.

The area is heavily reliant on cars, as there are no public transport stops or routes. About 21.3% of the workforce works from home, which is well above the state figure.

Movement into the area is higher than most similar places, with 37.3% moving in the last five years. There have been no recent arrivals from overseas.

Job activity is among the lowest for its level, with only 39.5% of adults working or looking for work. Full-time employment is far below the national figure at 32.3%.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 3.3. While almost all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park or groceries, there are no schools or health services within that distance.